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At A Glance Malta in winter runs from December to February, with daytime highs of 16 to 17°C, around three times the December and January sunshine of London, and a calendar of Christmas markets, baroque concerts and Carnival. Average highs are 17°C in December and 16°C in January and February, with the sea at 15Continue reading "Malta in Winter: A Sliema-Based Guide to a December Break"

At A Glance Malta’s Christmas markets run from early December into the first week of January, led by Natalis Notabilis in Rabat, Fairyland Santa’s City in Valletta and dozens of village markets across Malta and Gozo. Natalis Notabilis in Rabat, the largest Christmas market in Malta, is listed for Friday 4 to Sunday 13 DecemberContinue reading "Malta Christmas Markets 2026: Valletta, Sliema, and Beyond"

Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua sit across the Grand Harbour from Valletta. How to get there, what to see in each, and how long to allow.

St Paul's Bay, Bugibba and Qawra compared with Sliema: beaches, journey times, nightlife and who each base actually suits.

Popeye Village Malta is the original 1980 film set at Anchor Bay. Current prices, what the ticket includes, how to get there from Sliema and whether it is worth it.

Planning a Malta family holiday? Why a Sliema villa base beats a hotel: space, a walkable seafront, private outdoor space and everything for families with kids.